ABSTRACT

Long QT syndrome Short QT syndrome (SQTS) Brugada syndrome Idiopathic ventricular fibrillation (IVF) Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT) Summary and future directions

Genetics has permeated every domain of medicine offering diagnostic insight and promising therapeutic solutions in various diseases. This chapter will focus on the genetically determined ventricular arrhythmias; some are potentially lethal. We are yet faced with few markers for early identification and unfortunately a limited therapeutic armamentarium in dealing with these complex conditions.